Cabinet, Information Min. open 'spokesperson' workshop

KUWAIT, Oct 4 (KUNA) -- The Cabinet, in cooperation with the Ministry of Information, on Tuesday inaugurated the first workshop for official spokespersons.
Several government bodies are attending the three-day event, themed "bases and skills of communications for a spokesperson." The cabinet Development Committee has urged paying further attention to official spokespersons for their significant role to deliver correct and positive information to the society, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Tarek Al-Mazram said, on behalf of Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, sponsor of the workshop.
This culture received little attention in the past, but now it is a priority of most of the world governments at present, Al-Mazram said, adding that many government projects need to support their media message to show their true image.
He underlined the momentousness of a spokesperson's role amid the technological revolution and the new media, including social networking.
There are wonderful stories in the work of government bodies that need to shed light on, Al-Mazram said, referring to the media offices in some ministries that are "active through the year." He cited the Health Ministry as an example.
Today's workshop focuses on a spokesperson's tasks, skills and body language (nonverbal communication skills), as well as abilities to convey a true and a positive message. (end) yt.aas.msa